• Spring blossom against a soft green background with text reading “10 Cosy Habits to Carry from Winter into Spring”
    Seasonal Inspiration

    10 Cosy Habits to Carry from Winter into Spring

    As winter begins to loosen its grip and spring quietly approaches, it can be tempting to rush headfirst into change. But this gentle transition is an invitation to carry what’s been nourishing and grounding into the lighter months ahead. In this post, I’m sharing ten cosy habits worth holding onto as we move from winter into spring — simple, low-cost, real-life rituals that keep days feeling calm, warm, and connected, even as the season shifts.

  • A calming Pinterest graphic showing someone washing dishes under running water with the text “30 Gentle Habits to Help You Slow Down – 30 Gentle Habits That Create More Time to Slow Down – ourlittlehouseinthecountry.com.” This image represents a blog post offering intentional, time-saving habits designed to help busy women embrace slow living and create more room for rest and presence.
    Slow and Intentional Living

    30 Gentle Habits That Create More Time to Slow Down

    Slowing down doesn’t always mean doing less. Sometimes it means doing things more gently, with rhythm and intention. In this post, I’m sharing 30 simple, calming habits that help create time pockets in your day — not for more hustle, but for rest, breathing room, and the joy of being present. These aren’t hustle hacks — they’re gentle rituals for real life. From wiping down the bathroom mirror while the shower warms, to setting a 10-minute evening tidy timer, these small shifts add up to something bigger: space to live more slowly and intentionally.

  • decluttering made easy, a step by step guide to decluttering 365 household items this year
    Slow and Intentional Living

    Decluttering Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Decluttering always seems to be a hot topic in January, and I completely understand why. There’s something about a new year that makes us crave a fresh start—clean, organised spaces that help us feel lighter and more in control. Now, I’m not a minimalist by any stretch of the imagination, but in recent years, I’ve made a real effort to declutter our home. In fact, I was forced to when we had to move out for almost two years during our renovations. At the time, we put a lot of our things into storage, but it was only in the last 12 months that we finally tackled clearing it out.…